In this third episode of the Dental Associate Agreements from an Employer’s Perspective season, Rob and Paul discuss the skills and experience that practice owners should look for when hiring an associate. Paul, who has hired ten associates since he became a practice owner, leads the discussion on how an employer will know if an…
In this second episode of the Dental Associate Agreements from an employer’s perspective season, the Amigos dive into one of the most controversial topics in associate agreements as of late- term and termination. In the recent years, the playing field has changed dramatically, and the Amigos talk about the impact these changes have had on…
The Dental Amigos are back for a second season in their new format and are flipping the script by exploring Dental Associate Agreements from an employer’s perspective. In this first episode of the new season, the Amigos discuss when an employer should hire an associate and, more importantly, why they should hire an associate. Rob…
In this tenth episode of the Dental Associate Agreements from an Associate’s Perspective Season, the Dental Amigos polled new and seasoned dentists to identify (and then answer) important “new dentist questions” to help prepare recent grads who are interviewing or starting their first jobs. Tune in and find out what questions new dentists have about…
In this ninth episode of the Dental Associate Agreements from an Associate’s Perspective season, Rob and Paul discuss the best ways for associates to track their compensation to make sure they are being paid what they are due. The Dental Amigos begin by explaining how guarantees and draws factor into an associate’s compensation. Then, they…
In this eighth episode of Dental Associate Agreements from an Associate’s Perspective Season, the Dental Amigos examine the idea of “clinician awareness” to help prepare new practitioners for their professional journey. The Amigos share their thoughts and experiences on how to approach and move through the interview process, as well as alternatives of the dreaded…
In the seventh episode of the Dental Associate Agreements from an Associate’s Perspective Season, the Dental Amigos discuss differences between working for DSOs and owner operators, especially when it comes to the actual associate contract. The Amigos chat about restrictive covenants, liquidated damages, notice provisions, termination clauses, and fringe benefits and some common differences between…
In this sixth episode of the Dental Associate Agreements from an Associate’s Perspective season, the Dental Amigos tackle one of the most hotly contested topics in associate contracts: restrictive covenants. Rob and Paul explain the different types of non-competition and non-solicitation covenants and how they affect an associate’s ability to practice dentistry. They discuss why…
Join the Dental Amigos in their fifth episode of season 1, Dental Agreements from an Associate’s Perspective Season, as they explore different ways to avoid the traps associated with Term and Termination clauses in your Employment Agreement. Rob and Paul discuss how there is much more to terminating a contract than telling your employer you…
In this fourth episode of Dental Associate Agreements from an Associate’s Perspective Season, the Dental Amigos discuss the difference between being an employee and an independent contractor, as well as the risks and benefits of both. Rob and Paul start off by touching on what it means to be treated as an employee, or in…